Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Genus:
Species:
calcicola
ID:
576743

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.W.Cayzer, Crisp & I.Telford

Source:
cmp

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 12: 137 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000576075

Common Names

  • Bursaria Calcicola
  • Calcicola Bursaria
  • Calcicola Bur-sage

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Description

Bursaria calcicola (also called Calcium-Loving Bursaria, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Australia and is found in dry woodlands and shrublands. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Bursaria calcicola is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a unique, attractive foliage and is drought tolerant, making it a great choice for xeriscaping. It also has medicinal uses, such as treating fever and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bursaria calcicola has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have two long, green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bursaria calcicola is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in spring and summer. Pruning is not necessary.

Where to Find Bursaria calcicola

Bursaria calcicola can be found in Australia.

Bursaria calcicola FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bursaria calcicola?

Bursaria calcicola

What is the common name of Bursaria calcicola?

Calcium Bursaria

What is the natural habitat of Bursaria calcicola?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Pittosporaceae family

Auranticarpa edentata, Auranticarpa ilicifolia, Auranticarpa melanosperma, Auranticarpa papyracea, Auranticarpa resinosa, Auranticarpa rhombifolia, Bentleya spinescens, Billardiera coriacea, Billardiera cymosa, Billardiera drummondii, Billardiera floribunda, Billardiera fraseri, Billardiera fusiformis, Billardiera heterophylla, Billardiera laxiflora, Billardiera lehmanniana, Billardiera longiflora, Billardiera macrantha, Billardiera mutabilis, Billardiera nesophila, Billardiera ovalis, Billardiera rubens, Billardiera scandens, Billardiera sericophora, Billardiera speciosa, Billardiera uniflora, Billardiera variifolia, Billardiera venusta, Billardiera versicolor, Billardiera viridiflora, Bursaria calcicola, Bursaria incana, Bursaria longisepala, Bursaria occidentalis, Bursaria reevesii, Bursaria spinosa, Bursaria tenuifolia, Bursaria cayzerae, Cheiranthera borealis, Cheiranthera simplicifolia, Cheiranthera telfordii, Cheiranthera alternifolia, Cheiranthera brevifolia, Cheiranthera filifolia, Cheiranthera linearis, Cheiranthera parviflora, Cheiranthera preissiana, Cheiranthera volubilis, Hymenosporum flavum, Marianthus coerulea-punctatus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2687428: Based on the initial data import
Michael D. Crisp (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Crisp' in the authors string.
Ian R.H. Telford (b.1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.Telford' in the authors string.
Lindy W. Cayzer (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.W.Cayzer' in the authors string.